Category Archives: Minnesota Vikings

Quick Comments: Bears at Vikings 12/30/18

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Vikings came out in the no huddle, evidently thinking that they could take the Bears by surprise. It didn’t work as they went three and out. The Bears defensive line is pretty good. The Vikings offensive line is … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Vikings at Bears 11/18/18

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Vikings came out and went right at Stefon Diggs matched up on Prince Amukamara. It was obvious that was a match up they were going to like. The Lions picked on Amukamara a bit last week. The Vikings … Continue reading →

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Bears Forced to Pay with Ultra-Short Turn Around Time. Where was the Player’s Union?

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Prince Amukamara shares his thoughts on the Bears game against the Vikings this week being flexed from noon to Sunday night. Via Dan Weiderer at the Chicago Tribune: “’Honestly, I was so excited, Amukamara said. ’Just like: ‘Oh, man! They’re … Continue reading →

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Kendall Wright Wasn’t A Fit For the New Bears

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune answers your questions: “Kendall Wright was the Bears’ leading receiver in 2017. He was often double-teamed due to the lack of other credible Wide Receiver threats. Given that he had a relatively inexpensive contract … Continue reading →

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I’m Baaack – Thoughts on the Matt Nagy Hire

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Tom Shannon

So first of all, I’m back. My course at the school where I work is wrapping up and I’ve got a bit more time to write than I have had for most of this season. I will probably have to … Continue reading →

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Vic Fangio May Not Be With the Bears Much Longer and Other Points of View

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Pete Dougherty at packersnews.com thinks Jason Spriggs might be near the end of his tenure in Wisconsin. At this point, Spriggs might have to move to guard to try to salvage his career. Regardless of where he plays, you have … Continue reading →

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No Quick Game Comments Tonight or Monday Night

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Sorry, guys.  Reality is intruding and telling me that I can’t watch tonight or on Monday Night against the Vikings.  I’ll watch on GamePass eventually but not until well after the game ends. See you in Week 6.  Heck, the … Continue reading →

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Adrian Peterson Remains Unsigned But It’s Not All About the Money

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Jeremy Fowler at ESPN  makes claims that former Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is demanding too much money. “Adrian Peterson might have priced himself out of signing with a team early in free agency.” “One source from a team in the market for … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Vikings 1/1/17

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Defense Minnesota came out mixing it up and did a lot of damage with big plays on the Bears young defensive backs.  Cre’Von LeBlanc gave up a big catch to Cordarrelle Patterson as he let him get too far behind … Continue reading →

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Quick Comments: Vikings at Bears 10/20/16

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Defense The Vikings came out running on first down, probably in an effort to slow the pass rush and keep the Bears from blitzing.  The Bears were doing a pretty good job of stopping it with seven in the box.  … Continue reading →

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